Concerto
Roxy Music · 2001
74 min · 14 tracks · new wave · art rock · glam rock
A lush tapestry of art rock and glam elements intertwined with sophisticated orchestration and emotive vocals.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks lush orchestration for deep listening for reflective late nights
- Context
- Released on June 12, 2001, 'Concerto' marked Roxy Music's return to the studio after a lengthy hiatus, following their last studio album in 1982. This album showcased their evolution into a more mature sound while still embracing the theatricality that defined their earlier works during the glam rock era.
- If you like
- new wave, art rock, glam rock
Concerto is an album by Roxy Music, released in 2001. A lush tapestry of art rock and glam elements intertwined with sophisticated orchestration and emotive vocals. 'Concerto' received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its lush production and intricate arrangements. It contributed to the band's enduring legacy in the art rock genre, influencing subsequent artists within the new wave scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Concerto sound like?
A lush tapestry of art rock and glam elements intertwined with sophisticated orchestration and emotive vocals. Rooted in new wave and art rock.
What makes Concerto by Roxy Music notable?
'Concerto' received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its lush production and intricate arrangements. It contributed to the band's enduring legacy in the art rock genre, influencing subsequent artists within the new wave scene. Released on June 12, 2001, 'Concerto' marked Roxy Music's return to the studio after a lengthy hiatus, following their last studio album in 1982. This album showcased their evolution into a more mature sound while still embracing the theatricality that defined their earlier works during the glam rock era.
Who is Concerto for?
Concerto works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, lush orchestration for deep listening and for reflective late nights.
How many songs are on Concerto?
Concerto has 14 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Manifesto 5:39
- 2 Angel Eyes 3:57
- 3 Trash 2:54
- 4 Out of the Blue 5:18
- 5 A Song for Europe Standout 6:25
- 6 Still Falls the Rain 4:29
- 7 Stronger Through the Years 8:21
- 8 Ladytron 5:28
- 9 In Every Dream Home a Heartache Standout 9:06
- 10 Love Is the Drug Standout 3:50
- 11 Do the Strand 4:08
- 12 Re‐Make/Re‐Model 4:05
- 13 Mother of Pearl 6:43
- 14 Editions of You 3:43
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